Candida Overgrowth

Vaginal thrush is a common condition caused by a yeast infection in the vagina and surrounding area. The infection is usually Candida albicans but is also known as candida or vulvovaginal candidiasis. Candida lives harmlessly on the skin, in the mout […]

You're probably already familiar with the rich, pungent, spicy smell of oregano—a staple in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. But did you know that the oil of the dried herb has also been shown to be a powerful medicine? I've seen oregano […]

A listener writes: “I have recurrent problems with candida or yeast. I have seen articles stating that I should eat less sugar and avoid foods that contain yeast, such as bread. How accurate is this advice?” I’m so glad you asked! There is a ... […]

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1 Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Children’s and Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2 Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ... […]

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Candida albicans is an opportunistic organism and also a pathogenic yeast. Every individual will have it in their bodies, and most of the time, it’s harmless. But when it overgrows, it causes major problems in the body. Anyone or a combination of abo […]